…and a lack of understanding of how its actions impact America’s farmers and ranchers. The agency’s latest action would trigger an onslaught of additional permitting and regulatory requirements for our…
USDA Provides $328 Million to Conserve Wetlands and Farmland, Boost Economy
…recreation and related sectors of the economy. “Conservation easements help farmers and ranchers protect valuable agricultural lands from development, restore lands that are best suited for grazing, and return wetlands…
Conservation, Industry Leaders Team Up to Restore Groundwater in California’s Central Valley
…resource for farmers, communities and environmental uses in the region,” said Cristel Tufenkjian, Program Coordinator with the Kings Basin Water Authority, a consortium of regional water management stakeholders. “In addition,…
California Fluid Milk and Dairy Products Production
…Producers indicate feed availability is adequate to maintain production at reasonable costs. Checking the July Dairy Products Production for California Total Cheese Production Excluding Cottage Cheese California for July 2014…
Inaugural Fundraiser Offers Unique Experience
…their Farm Grown Brand over the last few years by holding farm forums before the games, creating a farmers market at Friday night games and supporting education groups like the…
AgNeTVideo: Fresno Grizzlies Water Forum Questions to the Panel
Questions were presented to the panel during the Fresno Grizzlies Water Forum. The first question was presented to Congressman Costa. For farmers who are looking for a reliable service water…
Livestock Producers Urged to Enroll in Disaster Assistance Program by Oct. 1
…As an additional aid to qualified producers applying for LFP, the Farm Service’s Agency has developed an online registration that enables farmers and ranchers to put their names on an…
USDA Video: Stamps Honor Farmers Markets
Four postage stamps honor farmers markets and farmers. For more information: www.usda.gov www.ams.usda.gov…
AgNeTVideo: Interview With George Soares ESQ. Owner Log Haven Dairy
George Soares ESQ. Owner Log Haven Dairy, one of the speakers at the Fresno Grizzlies Water Forum, discusses the points he made during the forum on the drought….
AgNeTVideo: Interview With Ray Prock, Co Owner Ray-Lin Dairy
One of the speakers at the Fresno Grizzlies Water Forum was Ray Prock, Co Owner Ray-Lin Dairy. Ray made a lot of good points on the issue of dairy and…
USDA Announces New Risk Management Program for Dairy Farmers
…start of a new risk management program for dairy farmers, known as the Dairy Margin Protection Program. Vilsack announces program for dairy farmers. Read more on the announcement and program….
Enrollment for New Dairy Farm Risk Management Program to Begin Sept. 2
…each year. Dairy operations enrolling in the new program must comply with conservation compliance provisions and cannot participate in the Livestock Gross Margin dairy insurance program. Farmers already participating in…
End of the Brucellosis Milk Surveillance Program in California
…22 years since the last dairy herd was detected with brucellosis in California using the BRT. Ensuring the collection of fresh milk samples representing every milking cow from every dairy…
Statements from Officials on Dairy Pricing Legislation
…we can ensure the long-term stability and success of California’s dairy industry.” Statement from State Senator Cathleen Calgiani, chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee: “Thank you to all the dairy…